Dorothy and the Field of Poppies

I've been thinking a lot about Dorothy from the wizard of Oz. I was sure I had settled on the look of her character a few months ago, but I recently realized she needs more interesting hair. Something like this:

I also have been playing around with the field of poppies:

I still haven't found the right way to draw the field, but I am enjoying the search.

Fox and Peacock in Repose

Fox & Peacock in Action

Another scene with a favorite pair characters I drew last year (String Duet).

Rainlight Sonata

Where has March gone?

This month has gone by faster than most, and I have been neglecting this blog. But I have been drawing - quite a lot actually. I was traveling for two weeks visiting family, and was inspired by an idea my mother has for magical costumes. Here are some quick illustrations I did:

I have also been busy getting my portfolio ready for the SCBWI Western WA conference that is coming up in a couple weeks. I got some good preparatory sketches hammered out on my flights (its amazing what a person can get done in transit). Here is one I like from the Wizard of Oz:

It's hard to believe March is basically over. Well, here's looking forward to April!

A mighty fine tuba

Don't you touch that cake! (v2)